POST – READING ACTIVITIES
Speaking
What insights have you gained by listening to Ms Baumgartner’s speech? Think of the significance of tracking trash, the data involved in doing so, the Family Dinner project and the changes it may have brought about to people’s eating habits.
In the light of her presentation, have you found out something you didn’t know? Are you going to incorporate this knowledge into your own everyday life?
Writing
ARTICLE: The world is facing an unprecedented food crisis. What are the reasons for this state of affairs? What are the possible solutions that may ensure food sufficiency for the future generations?
E-MAIL: You were a member of Ms Baumgartner’s audience. Write an email to her, to express your agreement with certain points of her speech as well as some points which sound debatable.
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Setting up your business
In pairs or groups come up with an idea to manage local produce in the most efficient way possible.
Can you develop a business plan? How will the farmers, the residents and you profit?